Need a rec for a decent body shop to paint a bumer cover in DC Area

fasttimes · 06-20-09, 02:42

My 08 BMW took a hit on the bumper cover.

No damage, other than paint but I would like to fix it. Any reccomendations for a good shop in the DC area?

Got_Leather · 06-20-09, 07:29

There is suppose to be this guy who is one of the best painters. I'll call Thomas and get a hold of him and then I can text you the #. Also, PM your email Mike. I made a thread for your car but on another website since I couldn't post it for some reason on Autopia.

temposs · 06-20-09, 08:23

Burnt Mills on route 29 in Silver Spring, MD. They do excellent work.

brwill2005 · 06-20-09, 12:20

Check out D&V Auto Body in Chantilly/Sterling area. Ask for Kevin, and tell him Brad sent you. They do excellent work, and Kevin will take care of you.

D&D Auto Detail · 06-20-09, 01:12

D&V Auto Body is a very high end place and expensive place. I spoke with Ron and he seemed to know his stuff. Didnt get to see any finished work however.

brwill2005 · 06-26-09, 04:07

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Originally Posted by D&D Auto Detail

D&V Auto Body is a very high end place and expensive place. I spoke with Ron and he seemed to know his stuff. Didnt get to see any finished work however.

I have. They worked on a customer of mine's BMW 650. The work is nearly flawless.

Flashtime · 06-26-09, 04:19

Should be around $600+. Generally, the more you pay, the better your odds.

Conan777 · 06-26-09, 10:05

I have seen alot of work from BMW of Fairfax and I can vouch for them. They do very good work but like any body shop you get what you pay for. If you pay for the proper prep work you will get a beautiful end product. If you cheap out you will see the difference. I've seen them paint areas that still had chips etc and came to realize that some insurance companies don't want to pay for the extra prep work. Are you going through your insurance or out of pocket? If insurance make sure you check over the estimate really well and talk to the painter or estimator and make sure they have everything quoted the way you want. Don't let the insurance company screw you if you go that route. Good Luck

David Fermani · 06-27-09, 08:32

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Originally Posted by Conan777

I've seen them paint areas that still had chips etc and came to realize that some insurance companies don't want to pay for the extra prep work. Are you going through your insurance or out of pocket? If insurance make sure you check over the estimate really well and talk to the painter or estimator and make sure they have everything quoted the way you want. Don't let the insurance company screw you if you go that route.

FYI - It's not a matter of getting screwed by your insurance company because they don't owe to fix rock chips on a bumper(i.e. extra prep work), just the related repair. Unless the shop feels generous or you pay extra, don't expect an insurance company to pay for any unrelated damage.